Six arrested after man stabbed, beaten in Escondido

ESCONDIDO  Six suspected gang members were arrested Thursday night in Escondido after police said they attacked a man and stabbed him several times.

The group of teens and young adults went to an apartment complex on Rock Springs Road near Lincoln Avenue about 7:20 p.m. looking for a rival gang member, Sgt. Jim Lanigan said.

They did not find that person but they did find a man who was riding a scooter and they attacked him.

The victim was left with five stab wounds and a head injury, Lanigan said. He was treated for his injuries which were believed to be non-life-threatening, the sergeant said.

Police arrived and took the six suspects into custody. They were booked into jail and into juvenile hall on charges including assault with a deadly weapon and conspiracy, with gang enhancements, Lanigan said.